Can you put Linux on a Surface RT?
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Get the most out of your Surface RT and other Windows RT devices. Install Linux or Windows 10 on ARM32. Booting Linux from UEFI is possible.
Can Surface RT install Ubuntu?
Yes: Microsoft recently leaked so-called “golden keys” used to (essentially) disable secure boot on RT devices. This makes it possible to run Ubuntu on RT devices; how to do it would be a nice follow-up question, and there doesn’t seem to be many guides out there.
How do I simulate Linux on Windows?
Cygwin is a Unix tool collection. With it, you can run a Linux-style shell on Windows. It will let you run some Linux shell programs, which have been recompiled for Cygwin on Windows.
Does Windows RT not support?
These developments left Microsoft’s future support of the platform in doubt. With the end of production for both Surface 2 and Lumia 2520, Microsoft and its subsidiaries no longer manufacture any Windows RT devices….Windows RT.
| Released to manufacturing | October 26, 2012 |
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Can I run a virtual Linux on Windows?
Virtual machines allow you to run any operating system in a window on your desktop. You can install the free VirtualBox or VMware Player, download an ISO file for a Linux distribution such as Ubuntu, and install that Linux distribution inside the virtual machine like you would install it on a standard computer.
What browser can I use on Surface RT?
On Windows RT, your only real browser choice will be Internet Explorer 10. Mozilla and Google, makers of the Firefox and Chrome Web browsers, don’t have a problem with building new versions of their popular browsers for Windows 8’s Metro interface. Firefox for Metro is on its way and so is Chrome.
Can you run Linux and Windows on the same computer?
Yes, you can install both operating systems on your computer. This is known as dual-booting. It’s important to point out that only one operating system boots at a time, so when you turn on your computer, you make the choice of running Linux or Windows during that session.